new wave
music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s through the 1980s
1268 artists in the catalog.
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Ricky Duran
Wazmo Nariz
Wendy Smith
Bette Bright
Jayne Casey
Tymon Tymański
art punk, avant-garde jazz
Matthew Ashman
Profili Profili
Jon Natchez
Dany Roland
David Kendrick
indie rock, synth-pop
Helicopters
Sinezamia
The Photons
Special Affect
Zerra 1
About new wave
What is new wave?
music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s through the 1980s
Where should I start with new wave?
Start with "Talking Heads: 77" by Talking Heads. It captures what makes new wave worth exploring.
What are the best new wave albums?
The new wave albums worth hearing first: "Talking Heads: 77" by Talking Heads, "Power, Corruption & Lies" by New Order, "Stop Making Sense" by Talking Heads, "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" by Madness and "Welcome to Wherever You Are" by INXS.
How many new wave artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 1268 new wave artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
